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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B500 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the B500 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was launched 6 years before the B500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 2 matches up vs the B500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon B500

 V-Lux 2 B500 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 B500 V-Lux 2 
IntroducedFebruary 2016September 2010More recent by 66 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon B500

 V-Lux 2 B500 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Absent Touch display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the B500.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and B500 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and B500.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon B500 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography info
Nikon B500 Portrait photography info
52
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
37
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography information
Nikon B500 Street photography information
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (520 grams)
52
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography details
Nikon B500 Sports photography details
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography information
Nikon B500 Travel photography information
59
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (520g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (541g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
45
decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
51
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (520g)
27
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (541 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon B500
 Leica V-Lux 2Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Nikon Coolpix B500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-21 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520 grams (1.15 pounds) 541 grams (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,000 $300